Fergus O’Dowd TD - Louth

Fergus O’Dowd, TD

Fergus O’Dowd is the Fine Gael spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. He has represented the constituency of Louth as a TD since 2002 and is the Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. He is also is a member of a number of Oireachtas Committees, including: Housing, Planning, Community, and Local Government; Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands; and Housing and Homelessness. Fergus is formerly the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources and Environment, Community & Local Govt, with responsibility for the NewEra Project.

He has held a number of senior positions on the Fine Gael Frontbench and is a former Senator and Mayor of Drogheda.

He was named Magill Magazine TD of the Year in 2006 for putting Irish Nursing Home Care in the spotlight long before it gained popular support. Fergus is married to Agnes and has three grown up children. He is the founding chairman of the Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda. He likes swimming and reading, in particular books about French History. His favourite author is Ernest Hemingway, and his favourite book is ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’. He has a keen interest in the Irish language, and regularly spends time in Gaeltacht regions, especially in West Kerry.

News & Statements

Becton Dickinson closure a devastating blow for Drogheda – O’Dowd

The loss of 170 jobs in Drogheda due to the closure of the Becton Dickinson (BD) site is a major blow to the local community, a Fine Gael TD has said.

3rd July 2024

North East secures significant Shared Island Investment – O’Dowd

A €10m regeneration investment in the Oldbridge Visitor Centre, a commitment to build the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge and a €12.5m investment to introduce a new hourly rail service between Dublin and Belfast have all been announced as priorities in the Shared Island programme.

20th February 2024

Statement from Deputy Fergus O’Dowd TD

Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath, Fergus O'Dowd, has announced his intention to stand down at the next General Election.

27th November 2023

Offence of coercive control should be extended to people in a non-intimate relationship – O’Dowd

Legislation on the offence of coercive control should be extended to people in a non-intimate relationship such as those who are living together or related to one another, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.

4th November 2023

Enhanced services and supports must be provided to all victims of domestic violence – O’Dowd

Victims of domestic violence and their families must be prioritised when it comes to services and supports from initial reporting to rebuilding their lives after escaping their abuser, a Fine Gael TD has said.

23rd June 2023

Prospective house buyers would be left out in the cold by Sinn Féin – O’Dowd

Prospective house buyers should be aware that Sinn Féin wants to remove two key schemes that potentially enables them to finally own their own homes, a Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd has warned.

19th April 2023

Principles of reconciliation and mediation should inspire political leaders in the North to re-establish an Executive and Assembly – O’Dowd

The core principles of reconciliation and mediation that are enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement should encourage political leaders to come together and re-establish the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, a Fine Gael TD has said.

6th April 2023

Customers and providers must not lose out on savings from abolished VAT rate on solar panels – O’Dowd

Customers and providers must not lose out on savings from the very welcome proposed plan to abolish VAT on the supply and installation of solar panels in homes, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.

5th April 2023

New chapter beckons for EU/UK relations with protocol deal – O’Dowd

Today’s breakthrough deal to regulate trade in Northern Ireland has been warmly welcomed by a Fine Gael TD, who says it signals the beginning of a new chapter in EU/UK relations.

27th February 2023

Sinn Féin needs to come clean on legal cases taken and monies received – O’Dowd

Sinn Féin needs to come clean regarding the number of legal cases it has taken against broadcasters and public figures and what it has done with any financial awards, Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd has said.

25th February 2023

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Connect With Fergus

Contact Details

Address:

Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

Email:

fergus.odowd@oir.ie

Constituency Details

Address:

28a Bachelors Lane
Drogheda
Co Louth.

Phone:

0419842275

Web:

http://www.dcenr.gov.ie